To thine own self be true

Indeed, the verdict is in.

My friend Daniel Mount was recently stung by comments made about his blog on the infamous #############.com, and chose to address his feelings about them on his own blog, which he has every right to do. Apparently Doug Harrison(#############)is not enamored with certain style aspects of Daniel's blog, and stated as such. So Daniel asked his own readers(of which I am one)what we thought of his approach to blogging.

Personally, I don't feel there is only one right way to write a blog. There are lots of wrong approaches, I suppose, but the main thing to remember at all times is that whichever way they're done, that way must be true to the individual blogger. Daniel has his own approach which reflects his tastes, his interests, and his own personality. As such, he does a very fine job with his blog, IMO...and what comes across most to me about it is his obvious love of his main subject matter, i.e., gospel music. I respect and appreciate that. I can find a kindred spirit in Daniel in that respect. And Daniel doesn't need to justify himself or his blog to anyone, as far as I'm concerned. He does a fine job.

As does Doug. Unlike Daniel, Doug has never mentioned me or my blog in his blog...and whether he does or not doesn't matter to me. I don't write my articles or my blog to cater to his or anyone else's personal tastes...what I write is an expression of who I am. Nonetheless, I am the first to express appreciation for Doug's work...his blog is provocative, thought provoking, and well-written(if occasionally a bit verbose). It was Doug who started the southern gospel blog revolution, a fact I admit to willingly. I would not have a blog if not for the indirect influence of Doug Harrison. His incisive analysis and commentary is a welcome addition to the world of gospel writing. SOMEBODY has to say things the way Doug does, and he does a fine job of it.

And one thing that is seldom said about Doug(which I will say)is that he, too, is a kindred spirit to me in a sense...he loves gospel music very much as well. His tastes in it may not correspond to mine in the way Daniel's do, but there can be no question that Doug Harrison loves gospel music...why else would he devote so much time and energy into commenting and reporting on it?

So Doug does a good job, too. He has his own approach to blogging as well...just like Daniel, and just like me.

But inasmuch as Daniel's style reflects him, and my style reflects me, so Doug's style reflects his tastes, interests, and personality...and to me, that's what makes a good blog.

Baskin Robbins makes 31 flavors of ice cream for a simple, basic reason...not all people like the same kind of ice cream. And in the blogging world, there's room for Daniel Mount, Doug Harrison, Jim Duggan, David Bruce Murray, and me.

I'm convinced all the people I named do their very best, and are true to ourselves. Really, what more can we do?

So, read us all, or read whichever of us you like most. We don't mind...we're all out here, to peruse and sample at your leisure.

Oh, the verdict? Daniel Mount does a good job. But he's the best Daniel Mount out there...what would you expect?

Daniel, don't sweat what any of us may say about you. You do your best, and you know whether or not you've done well or not. Keep up the good work.

And Doug, you do the same. And I'll try my best to do so as well.

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